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Rio Cinema

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About Me

The Rio is an independent, single screen cinema restored to its 1930s art deco splendour, and now with state of the art digital projector.
We're the only cinema left in Hackney.

A frequently changing programme of quality cinema from arthouse and foreign language to the very best of Hollywood, plus retrospective Sunday Matinee double bills, children's Saturday Morning Picture Club and holiday films, screenings for parents and babies, and Classic Matinee free films for the Over 60s. And keep your eyes peeled for special late night events, such as 1920s silent movies screened with a live electronic soundtrack.
The Rio also hosts and participates in a huge variety of film festivals, including the Turkish, Kurdish, International Gypsy, East End and London Children's film festivals, among others. The cinema has a cosy cafe with the best coffee around, along with homemade cakes and samosas and, of course, popcorn.

"It's like being inside a 1930's radio. THE place to spend a wet and miserable Sunday watching a retrospective matinee double-bill"
Tom Hunter, award-winning photographer and Hackney resident

See blogs above for Parents & Babies Club screenings, Children's Picture Club and Sunday Matinee Double Bills

See www.riocinema.org.uk for more info

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NOW SHOWING

Late-night Saturday 24th November 11.30pm
NOSFERATU REVAMPED!

Kinosound presents: 1922 silent with live electronic score by Nacho Martin & harp by Tara Jaff, plus 'Nocturnal' by Leo Hedman.
Tickets £7.50/£5.50 concessions. Book now... for the dead travel fast.
See Rio website for what's on

NEWS

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE RIO
As well as being our Friend on Myspace, you can also join our Friends of the Rio scheme. Rio Friends membership is great value, will save you money and has many benefits. Plus you'll be supporting the Rio (the only surviving cinema in Hackney and a registered charity) and the future of independent cinema!
By joining the Friends of the Rio, you'll receive:
£1 off all Rio tickets (except discounted shows)
2 complimentary tickets
Mailing of our two-monthly programme leaflet and info on special events
Voting rights at the Rio AGM
Special offers and discounts when you show your Rio Friends Membership card at:
*Hackney Empire
*Mangal 2 Ocakbasi Restaurant
*Today Is Boring DVD Rental Store
*Urban Yoga Retreat
*Vortex Jazz Club
*Yum Yum Thai Restaurant
Annual membership: £20
Joint annual membership (for two people at the same address): £35
Life membership: £180.
To join visit www.riocinema.org.uk and click on "Become a Friend"

NEW! CHOOSE A LATE NIGHT SHOW
Fancy screening a film of your choice at the Rio on a Friday or Saturday night? We are keen to present more Friday and Saturday late night screenings than we currently do. So, in a bid to underwrite the cost of these shows, we are launching a new initiative. Friends of the Rio can select a film of their choice (subject to availability) for a Friday or Saturday late night show (around 11.30pm) on a date of their choice. The cost will be £250 (including VAT) which includes admission for up to 50 guests. The screenings will also be open to the public, at our regular late night admission price of £6.Other options, including double bills and private screenings are also possible. For more info on this or to find out how to become a friend of the Rio, send us a message.

My Blog

THE EAST END FILM FESTIVAL AT THE RIO

..> Thur 19 to Thur 26 Apr " East End Film Festival Eight extraordinary days of films and fun, overflowing with a host of international features, shorts, workshops, spec...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:02:00 PST

SUNDAY MATINEE DOUBLE BILLS APRIL-MAY

S U N D A Y    M A T I N E E S ..> Sun 8 Apr " Double bill VENUS (15) 2.15 (UK 2006) dir. Roger Michell 95m. ...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:00:00 PST

PARENTS & BABIES CLUB APRIL-MAY

..>The Parents and Babies Club gives parents with babies a chance to visit the cinema, without having to find a baby sitter or worry about their babies causing a disturba...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:58:00 PST

FOR THE KIDS - Feb & Mar Saturday Morning Picture Club, Half Term & Easter Hols Kids Films

The Rio offers specially priced tickets  £1 children and £2 accompanying adults  for the Saturday Morning Picture Club and Tuesday afternoon Playcentre Matinees, to help children to enjoy great film...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:54:00 PST

FOR THE MUMMIES & DADDIES - Feb & Mar Parents & Babies Club

..>..>..>The Parents and Babies Club gives parents with babies a chance to visit the cinema, without having to find a baby sitter or worry about their babies causing a di...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:51:00 PST

FOR THE FILMY SUNDAY FOLKS - Feb & Mar Sunday Double Bills

..>Sunday double bills are two great films for the price of one. Come and while away a winter afternoon and tick off a few films on that 'must-see' list you've got going on. Tickets £7.50 for both fil...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:14:00 PST

FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS for 9-16 year olds

MAKE A FILM IN A DAY FEBRUARY HALF TERM WORKSHOPS 12-16 year olds: Wed 21 Feb 10-6.30pm NEW! 9-11 year olds: Fri 23 Feb 10-6.30pm Do you live in Hackney? Th...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:08:00 PST

KINO POLSKA (Polish Cinema) & POLISH FILM FESTIVAL

We  have introduced a series of Polish films programmed by our house manager Marta Elliot. We are also participating for the first time in the Polish Film Festival. We will present three programm...
Posted by Rio Cinema on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:05:00 PST